James “Jim” Harold Monroe, 76, of Hartford, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2020, peacefully at his home. He was born March 21, 1944 in Long Beach, California and raised by Pete Cepeda and Ellen Elaine Burnett. Jim grew up with three siblings Nick, Joe and Mary Ann. He graduated from Hartford High School and eventually started his career in California where he lived until retirement.
After 30 years with LA County Medical Center as a pipefitter, Jim moved home to Hartford, Arkansas to be with his very close and loving family. He attended Midland Baptist Church. He was an early riser and would meet with friends at the local coffee shop. He was generous in donating to several charities, he never met a stranger, he loved music, getting together with friends and family and cared deeply for his children.
Jim is survived by daughter, Tammy Hurlbert; two sons, Tim Monroe and Bobby Joe Monroe and wife, Ashley; six grandchildren; seven step grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 7 at Midland First Baptist Church with Pastor Roy Edmonson officiating, burial will be at Mount Olive Cemetery under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Viewing will be Sunday from 3 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Michael Burrows, Marc Burrows, David Fortner, Quinton Hurlburt, Matt Monroe and Guy Lee Shea.
A reception at Joe and Debbie’s home will follow the service on Monday.
